Sausage & potato stew
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | slice | Canadian bacon |
| 1 | Carrot; finely chopped | |
| 1 | Celery stalk; finely chopped | |
| 1 | Onion; finely chopped | |
| 1 | Garlic clove; minced | |
| 8 | Fresh basil leaves | |
| 28 | ounces | Tomatoes, plum; canned |
| 6 | Potatoes; cubed | |
| 1 | pounds | Italian turkey sausage |
| ; (cut into 2\" pieces) | ||
| Salt | ||
| Pepper | ||
| Fresh parsley or basil garnish | ||
Directions
Fry bacon in a large non-stick saucepan until crisp. Add carrot, celery, onion, garlic and basil. Saute in pan drippings (or use braise/deglaze method) until onion is lightly browned. Add tomatoes, potatoes and sausage. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, adding water for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste . May also add cubed zucchini, yellow squash, or more potatoes. Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley or more basil. For Crockpot: After browning step, put in crockpot with remaining ingredients and cook for 8 or 9 hours. Serve with a crusty bread.